Comedy events in Durham

Check out happening comedy events all around Durham, NC

Bill Burr at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:30 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Bert Kreischer Durham

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Durham, NC

Bill Burr

 Tue, 07 Apr at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm DPAC

Bert Kreischer "Permission To Party Tour" Tickets Durham Performing Arts Center NC DPAC

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm 123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701-3637, United States

Bill Burr Live

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:30 pm DPAC

Hamilton (Touring)

 Sat, 23 May at 01:30 pm DPAC

Chelsea Handler at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Seth Meyers: Live

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm DPAC

Seth Meyers (Rescheduled from 1/24/26)

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 am DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

David Spade: I Got A Feel For It

 Fri, 27 Mar at 08:00 pm DPAC

John Crist: Live!

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm DPAC

Dan Soder

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Durham

TREY KENNEDY - THE RELATABLE TOUR

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm DPAC

Nick Offerman: Big Woodchuck

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:00 pm DPAC

BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm DPAC

CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm DPAC

Judah Friedlander: Standup Comedy at Mettlesome

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 27

Hannah Berner (Rescheduled from 1/31/26)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:30 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Parking John Crist

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 pm DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF & ELECTION

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

STRUT, SLUT! FEB 2026 - I DON'T NEED A MAN I NEED A PUPPY

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm Durty Bull Brewing Company USD 13 to 25

Bear Grease: The Musical

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:30 pm Reynolds Industries Theater at Duke University

MISS CONGENIALITY & DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

"Villains" Common Woman Cabaret Fundraiser at Motorco

 Sun, 15 Feb at 06:00 pm Motorco

Retro Rocks! Film Series

 Sun, 15 Feb at 02:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Standup Comedy at Tobacco Wood Brewing (Durham, NC)

 Sat, 14 Mar at 08:00 pm Tobacco Wood Brewing Co, Durham Taproom and American Gastropub USD 13

PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE & SPACEBALLS

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Black Laughs Matter Comedy Show

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 103 W Main St USD 13 to 18

Dude Dad's Parents Night Out (18+)

 Sun, 08 Mar at 07:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Durham

TO WONG FOO THANKS FOR EVERYTHING & HAIRSPRAY

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

DRUGDEALER at Motorco Music Hall

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Motorco

Not So Common Stand-up Comedy Showcase at Common Market

 Sun, 29 Mar at 07:00 pm Common Market Durham Free

THE FIRST WIVES CLUB & SOAPDISH

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Alex de la Iglesia’s THE DAY OF THE BEAST (1998)

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Lizzy Sunshine

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 20

BARS, BEATS & BINGO

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm 923 E Main St USD 18 to 29

Burlesque B-I-N-G-O! Flying Bull Beer Company Taproom, Durham NC

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm Flying Bull Beer Company

Workshop: Intro to Standup Comedy

 Sun, 15 Feb at 01:00 pm Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 33

Crowd Work Comedy Show

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm 103 W Main St USD 13 to 23

Jean Negulesco’s HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (1953)

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

The Devine Feminine Comedy Showcase

 Sun, 22 Feb at 08:00 pm Devine's Restaurant & Sports Bar Free

Don't Tell My Mom LIVE!

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm 103 W Main St USD 13 to 18

Blake Edwards’ VICTOR/VICTORIA (1982)

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Cult Your Night presents: Rent Party

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm Garland Hall USD 13

CRD goes to prom!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am Wheels Durham

Buster Keaton & Clyde Bruckman’s THE GENERAL: 100th Anniversary!

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Durham Comedy Competition

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm 103 W Main St USD 13 to 18

Workshop: Clown Improvisation Lab

 Sun, 15 Feb at 11:00 am Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 38

Clint Eastwood’s THE GAUNTLET (1977)

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

BEN QUAD w/ Riley! / Footballhead / Aren't We Amphibians at The Fruit

 Sun, 08 Mar at 06:00 pm The Fruit - Durham Fruit & Produce Co

W.S. Van Dyke’s THE THIN MAN (1934)

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Kayfabe

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm The Fruit

Barbershop Therapy : Man to Man Healing Conversation Series

 Sun, 22 Feb at 05:00 pm Dram and Draught Free

The Roast of Spider-Man

 Sun, 01 Mar at 08:00 pm 103 W Main St USD 13 to 18

Fred Newmeyer and Sam Taylor’s SAFETY LAST! (1923)

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Wednesdays)

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 210 to 236

Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm American Underground USD 178 to 236

Workshop: First Steps - Brainstorming for Sketch

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 33

Workshops: Position Play & The Ladder Form

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 64 to 106

Improv 201: Game of the Scene

 Mon, 16 Mar at 07:00 pm Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 210

Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Saturdays)

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Mettlesome Theater USD 174 to 231

Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

 Mon, 12 Jan at 07:00 pm American Underground USD 178 to 236

Workshop: Solo Character Workshop with Liz Coin

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm American Underground USD 38

Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Tuesdays)

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm Mettlesome Theater USD 174 to 231

Improv 301: Improv Longform

 Tue, 17 Mar at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 210 to 236

Vir Das at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

 Thu, 12 Mar at 08:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

Black & Gold Gala

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm 212 Foster St USD 42 to 59

Sketch 201: The Writers’ Room

 Mon, 16 Mar at 07:00 pm American Underground USD 210 to 236

Improv 401:The Harold

 Mon, 16 Mar at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 210 to 236

Sketch 101: Intro to Comedy Writing

 Tue, 13 Jan at 07:00 pm American Underground USD 178 to 236

Tim Heidecker at Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

 Mon, 30 Mar at 08:00 pm Carolina Theatre - Fletcher Hall

Sketch 201: The Writers’ Room

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 pm American Underground USD 210 to 236

A Good Time Comedy Open Mic at Common Market

 Fri, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm Common Market Durham Free

Improv 301: Improv Longform

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 210 to 236

Improv 201: Game of the Scene (Tuesdays)

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm Mettlesome at Golden Belt USD 210

Sunday Comedy Showcase

 Sun, 10 Aug at 04:00 pm Durham Food Hall

Improv 401:The Harold

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:00 pm American Underground (@Market) USD 210 to 236

Improv 101: Intro to Improv (Mondays)

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:00 pm Mettlesome Theater USD 174 to 231

Sunday Open Mic Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event

 Sun, 03 Aug at 07:00 pm Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm Durham Free

An Evening with Nick Offerman - Big Woodchuck at Durham Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:00 pm Durham Performing Arts Center

Comedy Open Mic -Free show!

 Sun, 23 Nov at 05:00 pm 103 W Main St Free

Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm DPAC